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Okta Ventures
Okta Ventures is the corporate venture arm of identity-platform giant Okta, backing early-stage and growth startups across identity, security, and privacy.
Okta Ventures
The Okta and Auth0 Platforms enable secure access, authentication, and automation — putting identity at the heart of business security and growth.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
San Francisco
Corporate office
100 First Street, 6th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA
Additional offices
Bellevue · New York · Chicago · Washington, D.C. · Toronto · London · Paris · Munich · Zurich · Amsterdam · Stockholm · Dublin · Tel Aviv · Bangalore · Singapore · Tokyo · Seoul · Sydney · Manila
Principals
Todd McKinnon
Co-Founder & CEO
Frederic Kerrest
Co-Founder
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who makes investment decisions at Okta Ventures?
Okta does not publicly disclose the leadership structure of its venture arm. The firm's co-founders, Todd McKinnon (CEO) and Frederic Kerrest, plus the broader executive team, oversee corporate development including venture allocations. The portfolio operates within Okta's strategic remit, linking investment decisions closely to product and platform leadership.
How does Okta Ventures source proprietary deal flow?
Okta Ventures sources primarily through the Okta Integration Network and relationships within the identity-security ecosystem. Portfolio companies are often those building on or extending Okta's platform capabilities, giving the venture team visibility into early-stage identity startups before they reach open-market competition.
Is Okta Ventures structured as a standalone fund or a corporate venture program?
Okta Ventures operates as a corporate venture capital program funded from Okta's balance sheet. It does not raise third-party capital, and there is no separate fund vehicle or publicly disclosed fund size. The program is therefore unlike traditional venture firms in both structure and return-measurement approach.
What investment stages does Okta Ventures typically target?
Okta Ventures targets early-stage and growth-stage companies, according to the firm’s own materials. This encompasses seed through later venture rounds, focusing on startups whose technology aligns with identity, security, or privacy.
Which sectors does Okta Ventures focus on?
The unit invests in enterprise software, cybersecurity, and AI/ML — specifically companies enabling identity-as-a-service, zero-trust architectures, fraud prevention, and the emerging category of agentic AI security. Its remit includes both workforce and customer identity technologies.
How is Okta Ventures related to the broader Okta business?
Okta Ventures is a corporate venture capital unit of Okta, Inc. Its investment mandate is explicitly strategic — to support startups that expand or complement the identity platform. Portfolio companies may receive capital, product integration support, and go-to-market access through Okta’s global sales channels.
Does Okta Ventures maintain philanthropic structures?
Okta operates Okta for Good, a separate philanthropic arm that has taken the 1% Pledge, committing equity, product, and employee time. The venture unit itself is not philanthropic and maintains a commercial investment mandate.
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